Update on Jalil Muntaqim

Three of us went to Attica on Saturday, January 14, 2012 to visit Jalil. We had an excellent visit and have a brief update from Jalil.

First of all, he thanks everyone who took the time to make the calls to Superindent Bradt and Commissioner Brian Fischer.

The most important thing he wants people to know is that on Friday, January 13th, at 1 p.m. all Muslims were searched while on the way to Juma. The COs took Korans and threw them on the ground during the search in a blatant attempt to provoke a confrontation, but “nobody jumped.”

Also, Jalil's Tier 3 hearing for “unauthorized organization” was held on January 13th in the morning. Jalil requested that Sergeant Cochran of Gang Intel be a witness, as he was the officer who processed Jalil's possessions when he arrived at Attica, but the Sergeant declined.

Jalil showed Officer Krumph, the hearing officer, the programs from the Cetewayo, Shasha and Karim Memorials, all of which have BPP/BLA logos and asked why these items had not also been confiscated if they are considered to be “gang material.”

Jalil also requested Counselor Schiffer as a witness. Jalil reiterated that, if these items had been approved by the mailroom, there was no reason for them to subsequently be considered “contraband.”

Officer Krumph proceeded to call the correspondence dept., and the officers there informed him that, since correspondence had approved the mail, there was no reason why the photos should have been confiscated in the first place.

The hearing has now been postponed until sometime this week, as Officer Krumph is to interview Sergeant Cochran and Counselor Schiffer.

As always, Jalil sends revolutionary greetings to the righteous at heart.

If you have already called Superintendent Mark L. Bradt and Commissioner Fischer, we thank you.

If you have not yet made your calls, please include the following demands:

To Superintendent Bradt (585) 591-2000
Write to Supertinendt Bradt:
Attica Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 149
Attica, NY 14011-0149

1. An end to this campaign of constant harassment

2. The return of Jalil's pictures

To Commissioner Brian Fischer (518) 457-8126
Write to Commissioner Fischer:
NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Building 2
1220 Washington Ave
Albany, New York 12226-2050

1. An end to this campaign of constant harassment

2. That Jalil be transferred to Wende Correctional Facility

When you call, be sure to use Jalil's DIN number (#77A4283) and refer to him as Anthony “Jalil” Bottom, currently at Attica.

We would like to know what responses people receive. Please send an email to nycjericho@gmail.com or mxcc519@verizon.net to let us know.